Upcycled fluted side table

[TaylerMayd]

I picked up this old side table for free on Facebook Marketplace. It was pretty run down, but I was drawn to its unique shape and wanted to give it new life! 

Before

Materials

• Taubmans 3 in 1 prep primer
• Mineral paint
• Porta moulding
• Gorilla wood glue
• De-Solv-It sticky spot remover
• Poly Stripper
• Cabot’s water-based polyurethane 
• Bamboo lid (for handle)
• Super glue
• Peel and stick drawer liner
• Paint tape

Tools

• Ryobi orbital sander
• Sanding discs
• Ryobi multi tool
• Paint brush
• Mini Roller (4mm nap)
• Scraper
• Handsaw

Steps

Step 1

I started by giving the table a good clean with soap and water and used De-Solv-It sticky spot remover to remove the sticker residue from inside the drawer.

I then used poly stripper and a paint scraper to remove the varnish from the top, before sanding smooth with my Ryobi orbital sander. I scuff sanded the rest of the piece by hand, and primed with Taubmans 3 in 1 prep.

The drawer knob was glued on, so I removed this with a small handsaw and then sanded the surface flat.

Step 2

For the fluted feature on the front of the drawer, I used half round moulding, which I cut to size using my Ryobi multi-function tool. I then glued the moulding onto the drawer with wood glue.

Step 3

I painted the table and drawer using a brush and roller.

Step 4

Once the paint was completely dry, I sealed the piece using Cabot's water-based polyurethane in matte, for added durability.

I used a bamboo jar lid as the handle, which I secured with super glue, and finished off the piece with peel and stick drawer liner!

[EricL]

Hello @TaylerMayd 

Thank you so much for sharing your upcycled fluted side table. What an amazing transformation, I love the colour you've chosen for the cabinet.  Can you please tell us what its' called? 

I totally agree that it has a very eye-catching shape and adding the porta moulding just modernizes the look of the table. The bamboo lid is a very clever choice for a handle. It provides a nice contrast to the overall colour of the table. 

Again, thank you for sharing such a marvellous project.

Eric

[TaylerMayd]

Thank you @EricL the colour is ‘Chestler’ by Fusion Mineral Paint

[DIY4Knuckleheds]

Love the transformation...well done! 👍😁🇦🇺

[TaylerMayd]

Thanks a lot @DIY4Knuckleheds